Description
Soft, chewy pumpkin spice snickerdoodles coated in cinnamon sugar. These easy holiday cookies require only 10 minutes of prep time and are perfect for cookie exchanges.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (120g) pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until combined. Mix in the pumpkin puree until just incorporated.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon cinnamon for the coating.
- Portion dough into balls using a cookie scoop or tablespoon. Roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and slightly golden, but centers still look soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure pumpkin puree is drained if watery to prevent soggy dough. Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies. For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them as they firm up while cooling. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze dough balls for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
Keywords: pumpkin spice, snickerdoodles, holiday cookies, fall baking, easy cookies, pumpkin cookies, cinnamon sugar